The opening ceremony is scheduled for 12 February at Melbourne, while the first matches are going to be played on the 14 February between Sri Lanka and New Zealand and Australia and England.
Jessica Mauboy, Tina Arena, Nathaniel and Daryl Braithwaite to Perform at WC 2015 Opening Ceremony:
The opening night is expected to be a glamorous event in the presence of Jessica Hilda Mauboy an Australian R&B and pop singer, Tina Arena, an Australian singer-songwriter, Nathaniel and Daryl Braithwaite, along with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Musical Director, Chong Lim.
Victoria’s Minister for Tourism and Major Events, John Eren, made the announcement from Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, where the gala event will take place on February 12, two nights before the MCG hosts Australia and England in the highly anticipated opening match of the tournament. “The ICC cricket World Cup is returning to Australia for the first time in 23 years and Melbourne is truly honoured to host the Opening event,” Minister Eren said.
A spectacular fireworks display and symbolic ‘World Cup’ moment will provide Melburnians and international guests with a night to remember, with Australia’s multi-talented export, Jessica thrilled to be performing live. “It is a privilege to welcome the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 to Melbourne and Australia by performing at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for the OpeningEvent in front of a number of teams, including Australia and England before their big opening match,” Mauboy said.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Chief Executive John Harnden said: “It is fantastic to be working with the Victorian Government on this world-class event.”
“Tickets for the Opening Event were snapped up within minutes and we hope those attending will be even more excited with the calibre of artists revealed today,” Harnden said.
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